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Harper to visit doctor about hip on Monday

Harper to visit doctor about hip on Monday

8/25/13: Bryce Harper goes the other way for a clutch game-tying two-run home run off Ervin Santana, knotting the game at 4 in the seventh

By Christina De Nicola
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Special to MLB.com |

MIAMI -- Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper will visit team physician, Dr. Wiemi Douoguih, on Monday about the soreness in his left hip.

Following Saturday night's 9-2 win over the Marlins in which Harper was scratched from the lineup 10 minutes before first pitch, manager Davey Johnson said the 20-year-old would travel to Washington for tests on Sunday.

"Hopefully miracle cure and he's in New York," Johnson said after the Nationals' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Sunday.

Asked whether Harper would play on Monday when the team opens a four-game set against the Mets in New York, Johnson said "probably not."

"Hopefully, they'll fix him up and he'll come join us," Johnson said.

Christina De Nicola is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.